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State legislators discussed COVID-19 impacts during a East King Chambers Coalition webinar on March 31 moderated by Kate Riley of The Seattle Times. Screenshot

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State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers

Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.

Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians

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Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians

State Employment Security Department commissioner releases details

State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks

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State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks

Scammers already targeting COVID-19 payments

New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

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New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

But heath officials say more progress needed | Public Health – Seattle King County

Thank you grocery store clerks

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Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

The Guest House co-owner Kevin Kearney in the kitchen. Photo courtesy of Shehab Hossain/Imaginoor Photography

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The Guest House in Kenmore announces temporary closure

Before then, the restaurant had been diligently updating its protocols amid COVID-19 concerns.

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows COVID-19, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

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Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

With links to official information.

UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

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UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

Who should get tested? Who can get coronavirus? Staying at home key to stop spreading

Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

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Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

State officials say they had to be “creative” to obtain protective equipment in global demand.

King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

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King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

Additional sites throughout county

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Bothell-Kenmore Reporter to suspend print publication

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Bothell-Kenmore Reporter must also adapt in…

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

Entrance to the Tukwila Library branch of the King County Library System on March 17. KCLS announced March 13 that it would be closed until April at earliest in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitchell Atencio/staff photo

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KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic

KCLS is dedicating more time and content to digital services while unable to open its physical locations.

Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

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Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

Federal funds for hairdressers, high tech coders and others

King County suspends work release program

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King County suspends work release program

Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic

City of Kenmore staff mandated to work from home until April 6

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City of Kenmore staff mandated to work from home until April 6

The decision is a response to public health recommendations and new shelter-in-place mandates.

File photo.

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Kenmore suspends plastic bag policy to reduce COVID-19 spread

The new rule is in place until April 30 but could potentially be in effect longer.

Bothell Police Department. Courtesy photo

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Couple steals groceries then speeds away in vehicle | Police blotter

Bothell police blotter for March 11-14.

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

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King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative

King County reduces district court operations

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King County reduces district court operations

The reductions are in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.